Regulatory/Policy Specialist

Responsibilities

• Monitor state legislatures, government agencies, and regulatory bodies for CNA/NNOC/NNU priority legislative and regulatory issues
• Interpret and assess proposed legislation and government agency regulations for potential impact on health care, Registered Nurses, and patients
• Produce written documents on the effects of regulations, legislation, and policy on health care, Registered Nurses, and patients
• Develop policy positions, testimony, talking points, and lobbying materials
• Meet with legislators and legislative staff regarding CNA/NNOC/NNU’s position on proposed legislation
• Represent CNA/NNOC/NNU before state legislative committees, regulatory agencies, boards, and commissions
• Prepare reports on regulatory issues and activities for members, leaders, and staff

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated written and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a position requiring judgment and confidentiality
• Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Juris Doctor degree
• Experience juggling competing demands and changing priorities on a deadline
• Familiarity with state and federal law and regulations related to health care and nursing
• Firsthand experience in legal/regulatory research and drafting effective legislation, regulations, and policies

Compensation

CNA/NNOC/NNU provides a very competitive salary range $111,543 - $129,511 and benefit package including full family and domestic partner coverage, medical, dental, pension and 401(k).

How to Apply

Please provide the following and submit your application by August 7, 2026.

• A current resume in PDF or Word format reflecting qualifications for this position
• A Letter of Application in PDF or Word format which specifically addresses how accomplishments in your career have prepared you for this position
• Be sure to complete the one-page full application form
• Through the one-page form you will be asked to upload a writing sample demonstrating strong analytical reasoning and argumentation skills

About the Role

We are a worker-led union dedicated to building the collective power of working people. Our members fight for better workplaces, stronger communities, and a society that puts people before profit.

Qualifications

We welcome candidates from labor, community organizing, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, student movements, political campaigns, and other mission-driven backgrounds.

Benefits

CNA/NNOC/NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity and to considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.